Civilian Aircraft Oxygen Carry System

Aviation regulations stipulate how portable oxygen equipment for passengers and crew must be carried and stowed. The specification was for a solution that accommodated a range of cylinder sizes and fitted into designated storage areas in a number of different aircraft.

The carry systems must allow the oxygen cylinders to be easily deployed and carried comfortably, then mounted close to a seated passenger. Materials must conform to CAA regulations through being highly flame-retardant, and the whole assembly must be as lightweight as possible to aid fuel economy.

Fine Group worked with the valve and regulator manufacturer to design a range of bags. The resulting systems – designed, developed and manufactured in the UK – are now in service with commercial airlines: